
Why Can’t I Go to School?: A Printable Story
Why Can’t I Go to School?: A Printable Story
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To keep staff and students safe and minimize the spread of COVID-19, many schools around the world have closed their doors. For children, this abrupt disruption to routine can feel confusing and scary. This printable story answers the question, “Why Can’t I Go to School?” in simple and reassuring terms.
Conscious Discipline Certified Instructor Abbi Kruse created this resource to answer, “Why Can’t I Go to School?” for students at The Playing Field in Madison, Wisconsin. The story was then translated into multiple languages by students and staff in the University of Wisconsin System.
Age
- Ages 2 and up
Helps with
- Addressing uncertainty and soothing anxiety
Use
- Helping children understand why they can’t go to school through reassuring language and age-appropriate information
Format
- Printable instructions and story
Materials
- Printed Why Can’t I Go to School? story
- Stapler OR hole punch and string (optional)
- Photos of your child at school (optional)
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